Did a bit of fishing off the shore at our site and I caught one small bass. More fishing to come.
Pat was coming up after work. They had been in the area last weekend, so they left their fifth wheel trailer at a friends cabin. Pat would swing by there pick up the trailer and then come to the campground. Greg and I had settled in by the campfire when we got a cell call...it was Pat and the trailer was in the ditch! It had broken loose from the hitch and had crossed over into the other lane and went into a ditch! Thank God there was no on coming traffic! No one was hurt and the wrecker was coming to pull it out.
When we got to the spot the wrecker was there as well as the police. It was no time and the trailer was out of the ditch and back on the truck. There was only minimum damage and we were able to follow Pat to the campground where things were put back in order. Repairs would be assessed in the day light.
Wednesday, September 21-Went to Camping World in Houghton Lake for a new fifth wheel plate. Bought a few other supplies and then back to camp. Trailer is a little worse for the wear, but still usable!
I had a great time, the fish were biting pretty good....
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| 16 inch Walleye and a nice Crappie! |
Everyone caught something and we had some good fun.
Sat around the campfire and then headed to bed. We used our new heater that night as it was a bit cool.
Thursday, September 22-Spent the day in camp. Ate the fish from yesterday and took the dogs for a good walk. Anya is loving camp!
Today was baking day, I made Brownies and Cornbread in the reflector oven!
Did more fishing, not as good as yesterday, but we all caught some and had a good time.
While sitting by the campfire the guys can hear the coyotes across the lake! I can't hear them unless I cup my hands behind my ears. Dogs don't seem to care, they just enjoy being outside and all the walking!
Used the heater again this night.
Friday, September 23-Jenn arrived around 7:30 PM. We had spent the day in camp fishing and walking. Fishing okay, still catching, but nothing to keep!
Saturday, September 24-Greg and I went to West Branch to the Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool Festival. What a nice fairgrounds! Nice Festival as well. I bought a nice drop spindle and some mohair roving along with six dye colors to try out on some of my wool.
Back at camp and time for fishing. Here's a great fishing story and it is true! Pat and I were both fishing off the dam. We had seen a flash once or twice and realized it was a pike that was going after the small fish we had caught. It even bit one of them in two pieces! Then as I was reeling in another, the Pike struck and I started to reel BOTH in...Pat was sure my pole would snap, so he brought his with the treble hook over and managed to hook his into the Pike! We were able to bring both fish in and get things under control. I released the small bass and we were able to get pictures of the Pike before we released it.
This was also the day that we all saw the eagle fishing. We watched for as long as we could see it after it flew off the stump, where it had eaten the fish. This was the only time we saw the eagle the whole time we were there. Not quite as exciting as last year, but still great to see.
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| Fireman's Memorial. |
I had been contacted, shortly after 9/11 about my dad's name being added, but nothing ever came of it. I did find all of his fellow Flint Township members listed on a panel. http://www.firemensmemorial.org/fallenheroes/panel-e-5.jpg Now I am going to make sure that Dad's name gets placed next year! Then we can come up and build our vacation around that weekend.
On the way back to camp we stopped at the Pumpkin Dash. A custom car show that was in the Wal-Mart parking lot.
Back at camp and more fishing. Late, it was almost dark, Pat caught a really big Crappie!
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| This ones a keeper for sure! |
Monday, September 26-Weather cool and wet. Jenn and Pat decide to pack up and go home. They were gone by late morning.
Greg and I decided to drive to Traverse City and go to the Traverse Bay Woolen Mill store. We had been there several years ago and liked it. I was hoping to get a woolen blanket. We headed for where the shop was and found it was no longer...I mean it wasn't anywhere at all! The company was no longer in business! Drat!
Well it was a nice drive and the colors are sure starting to glow!
Back at camp and did more fishing, had five fish total on the stringer, fish dinner was planned again!
That late afternoon, after Greg had gone to the dumpster to empty the waste, he made a call to the sheriff...someone had removed several "curve" signs and had dumped them in the trash. Figure it was some local kids having some fun. Anyway, he called and talked and never heard anything else. Our excitement for the day!
Tuesday, September 27- Our last full day in camp. Stayed put, fishing and dog walking. Good day. The last campfire made the count eight straight nights of fires! But this one didn't last the full night...rain set in and we headed to the camper to read and chill.
Earlier I had cooked beans and ham in the dutch oven.
We also took Anya to the water to see if she would like swimming. What great fun she had! She never really wanted to swim, but when the need arose, she was up to the challenge!
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She went completely under just after this shot! |
How about some pictures before we leave for home-
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| Pat fishing below the dam. |
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| View from below the dam. |
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| Colors below the dam. |
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| Greg fishing at the campsite. |
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| The Fifth wheel in camp! |
Wednesday, September 28-Day started out wet and looked like it was going to be that way all day, so we packed up and got ready to leave.
While packing, I was going to clean the fish and bring them home. I went down to the shore to bring in the stringer of five nice fish and things was all bad! One fish was gone, three had been partially scaled and were out of the water and the fifth was still alive! The one alive was set free and the rest were left for the next scavenger to clean up. No fish fry at home for us! Damn raccoon, they're too smart for their own good!
We had a great eight days of camping, fishing and hiking, now it was time to go home.
Drive home was uneventful, at home all was well. Our friend that did the chores, Cindy and her kids did a wonderful job!
Thursday, September 29-Dawned cold and wet. Made some sourdough bread for market this weekend. Went into Ovid to pick up my sewing machine, some feed, and dollars. Got our first fuel oil delivery of the season!
Friday, September 30-Rainy and cold. Couldn't make salt rising bread as the started didn't foam! Weather for tomorrow is cold, wet and WINDY, don't think I will be going...Wind is BAD!
Saturday, October 1-No market toooooo WWWIIINNNDDDYYYYY! Spent the day just chillin' and reading.
Welcome October! Turned the heat on in the morning.
Onward and Upward to the next exciting week....
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